markka

noun

mark·ka ˈmär-ˌkä

plural markkaa ˈmär-ˌkä

also markkas ˈmär-ˌkäz

: the basic monetary unit of Finland from 1860 to 2002

Etymology

Finnish, from Swedish mark, a unit of value; akin to Old Norse mǫrk mark

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of markka was in 1894

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Style

“Markka.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/markka. Accessed 2 Jun. 2023.

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markka

noun

mark·ka ˈmär-ˌkä

: the former basic unit of money of Finland

: a coin representing one markka

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